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Part-time, Volunteer, Health Educator, Columbia University Medical Center

May 17, 2025

Posted

May 8, 2025

 

Start Date

Summer 2025

 

Organization: Project STAY (Services to Assist Youth) – Columbia University Medical Center

 

Position Description:

Project STAY is seeking passionate and community-driven students to join its team as Health Educators. This volunteer role offers hands-on experience in HIV testing, sexual health education, and working with at-risk youth populations across New York City. Volunteers will receive HIV testing certification and may be eligible for paid casual employment with Columbia University after completing a volunteer term.

 

Responsibilities include:

  1. Providing sexual health education and HIV testing at various community locations

  2. Engaging with at-risk populations including LGBTQ+ youth and young adults

  3. Supporting linkages to NewYork-Presbyterian sexual health programs

  4. Traveling to community agencies and nightlife venues to provide outreach services

  5. Collaborating with fellow postbacs and MPH students as part of a team-based approach

Position Requirements:

  1. Interest in sexual health, advocacy, and working with underserved populations

  2. Comfort with travel to diverse locations across NYC

  3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  4. Bilingual fluency a plus

  5. Prior experience in health education or sexual health is a plus

 

Time Commitment:

  1. 5–10 hours per week (with flexibility to contribute more)

  2. Minimum one-year commitment expected

 

Compensation:

Volunteer position initially, with potential for paid casual employment through Columbia University

 

Apply:

Email your resume along with your availability for Summer 2025 to: [email protected] or [email protected]

 

Application Deadline: May 17, 2025